Pyracantha atalantioides
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Pyracantha |
| Species: | P. atalantioides
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Pyracantha atalantioides (common names: Gigg's firethorn[2] and Sichuan firethorn)[3] is a species of Firethorn shrub.
Description[edit]
Fully grown, the plant is 6 metres (20 ft) tall with its petioles being circa 2.5 millimetres (0.098 in).[4] Its flowers are white and they bloom from March to June. Its small berry-shaped pome fruits are red.[5] Its branches have long spines. It is grown in gardens and parks as an ornamental plant. They are also grown as hedges. It is sometimes used in bonsai.
Distribution[edit]
The species originated from southern China but it has been introduced to North America and has been naturalised, especially in California.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Pyracantha atalantioides". Kew Plant List. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
- ^ BSBI List 2007 (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- ^ a b "Pyracantha atalantioides". Calflora. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ^ "Pyracantha atalantioides (Hance) Stapf". 151. Botanical Magazine. 1926: 9099.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Pyracantha atalantioides". Oak Piece Nursery. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
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Further reading[edit]
- Pam Lewis (2007). Sticky Wicket: Gardening in Tune with Nature. London: Frances Lincoln. ISBN 978-0-7112-2759-0.
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